Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 🧈
1 cup brown sugar, packed 🍂
4 large eggs 🥚🥚🥚🥚
1/4 cup molasses 🍯
1/4 cup orange juice 🍊
2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 teaspoon baking powder 🥄
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 🌿
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 🌰
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 🌿
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 🌿
2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates, chopped apricots) 🍇🍑
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds) 🌰🥜
1/4 cup brandy or rum (optional, for soaking) 🍷

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Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. 🔥🕒
2️⃣ In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 🧈🍂
3️⃣ Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the molasses and orange juice until well combined. 🥚🍯🍊
4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. 🌾🥄🧂🌿
5️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts. 🍇🍑🌰🥜
6️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 🔥🕒
7️⃣ Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, brush the cooled cake with brandy or rum for added moisture and flavor. ❄️🍷